oil leak
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oil leak
hey guys i have a oil leak just below the vlave cover at the bottom of the top timing cover, i thought it was the valve cover gasket but i replaced it but know i can see where it's coming from excatly, could it be where the head is sitting on the block, can i torque down the cylinder head bolts in this area and c if it stops.
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Re: oil leak (BlUAc)
no its not coming from the coners, i think its coming from where the head sits on the block, or maybe just a small crack in the head, is there any type of selant i can apply to fix this external leak? or maybe use a tig welder?
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RE: oil leak - 9/4/2007 9:56:09 AM
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Status: offline I seem to remember a TSB about leaks in the engine block on the front side behind the exhaust manifold. Check TSB listing for help.
I'm not aware of any way to seal a leaking/cracked cylinder head. I would suggest cleaning throughly and attempting to track to the source to be sure it's coming from under the head or directly from the head. If it is, the cylinder head and leak is too large to live with, you'll have to remove the head, have head inspected for cracks or replace head, and re-install head. A used head is inexpensive (check car-part.com for parts near you). Cylinder head job is w/i capability of a experienced diy'r.
good luck
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RE: oil leak - 9/5/2007 10:34:21 PM
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Status: online it's close to the end of the exhaust manifold not behind it. the leak is not big at all it only leaks if i increase the rpm. does the head goes below the exhaust manifold, if so then it cant be leaking from the headgasket becuase its leaking just above the exhaust manifold.
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maybe it could be the cam seal i'll check it
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RE: oil leak - 9/4/2007 9:56:09 AM
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Status: offline I seem to remember a TSB about leaks in the engine block on the front side behind the exhaust manifold. Check TSB listing for help.
I'm not aware of any way to seal a leaking/cracked cylinder head. I would suggest cleaning throughly and attempting to track to the source to be sure it's coming from under the head or directly from the head. If it is, the cylinder head and leak is too large to live with, you'll have to remove the head, have head inspected for cracks or replace head, and re-install head. A used head is inexpensive (check car-part.com for parts near you). Cylinder head job is w/i capability of a experienced diy'r.
good luck
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RE: oil leak - 9/5/2007 10:34:21 PM
mentality
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Status: online it's close to the end of the exhaust manifold not behind it. the leak is not big at all it only leaks if i increase the rpm. does the head goes below the exhaust manifold, if so then it cant be leaking from the headgasket becuase its leaking just above the exhaust manifold.
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maybe it could be the cam seal i'll check it
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